Descendants of Ralph Rochelle, 1st

French Huguenot who immigrated to Surry Co., VA before Feb 1663

5 Generations Only

This Page Updated 10 Sep 2004

Generation One

1. Ralph1 Rochelle 1st was born after 1617? at France; date based on he was on Surry Co. tax lists 1674 but exempted 1678, so prob. passed age 60. He married Elizabeth _____ Rochelle circa 1645? He died before 4 Aug 1679 at Surry Co., VA. He immigrated before Feb 1663 to Surry Co., VA. He was mentioned on numerous Surry Co. deed and other records. He left a will on 4 Aug 1679 at Surry Co., VA; The will of Ralph RACHELL was proven by Henry HARMOND, probate was granted the relict, and security given. Unfortunately there is no known copy of his will. His wife Elizabeth was executor.

Known and probable children of Ralph1 Rochelle 1st and Elizabeth _____ Rochelle were as follows:

+ 2 i. George2 Rochelle, b. before 1647 at France; m. Elizabeth Rogers.
+ 3 ii. William Rochelle 1st, b. before 1649 at France; m. Mary Rea.
4 iii. Robert Rochelle; b. circa 1652? He immigrated in 1666 to Westmoreland Co., VA; William HARUS and Thomas BAXTER, 3000 acs. Staff. Co. 10 Oct. 1670, p. 324. Granted to Lt. Col.Miles CARY, 5 Oct.1654. Renewed and taken up by new rights for transport of 60 persons, 7 Oct 1657. Persons: Wm. RACHELL, Jno. WILKINSON (Stafford Co. was formed from Westmoreland Co. in 1664, Westmoreland Co. was formed in 1653 from Northumberland Co. 1648) (Wm. Rachell, and Jno Wilkinson, came into Stafford in 1670; Robert Rachel came into Westmoreland Co. in 1666).
+ 5 iv. John E. Rochelle, b. circa 1662 at Middlesex, England; m. Ann Porter. NOTE: His relationship to Ralph 1st is my conjecture; his descendant Sloan Mason is not at all sure, see her web site, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rochelle/
+ 6 v. Ralph Rochelle 2nd, b. circa 1665; m. Elizabeth _____ Rochelle.

 

Generation Two

2. George2 Rochelle (Ralph1) was born before 1647 at France; England? Low Countries? date based on deed witnessed 1668. He married Elizabeth Rogers before 1680. He died after 1723 at Surry Co., VA. He immigrated before 1680 to Princess Anne Co., VA; by way of Low Countries; shipwrecked off Long Island and the Governor offered them land to settle, but they landed at Princess Anne Co., VA, thence via Nansemond Co., VA to Wake Co., NC -- from thence the SC Rochelles came. He began military service in Dec 1702 at Surry Co., VA, with Dragoons taken out of Capt. BROWN'S Co., Dec. 1702, George RACHELL, Surry Co., Va.

Children of George2 Rochelle and Elizabeth Rogers were:

+ 7 i. John J.3 Rochelle, b. circa 1700? at Surry Co., VA; m. Mary Gilliam.

& possibly Frances Rochelle, b. abt 1677, d. 21 Feb 1732, New Kent Co., VA, who md. 1st James Pemberton Sr., had 3 sons; & md. 2nd Richard Littlepage and had 8 children in New Kent Co. For discussion, see http://www.gbso.net/BUC/pemberton.htm. SEE my data on Link to GEDCOM on Rootsweb's WorldConnect.

 

3. William2 Rochelle 1st (Ralph1) was born before 1649 at France (Fosdick, French Blood in America; England? Low Countries? date based on transport as adult 1670. He married Mary Rea before 1712 at Prince George Co., VA. He died before 8 Jun 1714 at Prince George Co., VA. He immigrated in 1670 to Stafford Co., VA (Nell M. Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents, Book 6, p. 5.); William HARUS and Thomas BAXTER, 3000 acs. Staff. Co. 10 Oct. 1670, p. 324. Granted to Lt. Col. Miles CARY, 5 Oct.1654. Renewed and taken up by new rights for trans. of 60 persons, 7 Oct. 1657. Persons: Wm. RACHELL, Jno. WILKINSON (Stafford Co. was formed from Westmoreland Co. in 1664; Westmoreland Co. was formed in 1653 from Northumberland Co. 1648) (Wm. Rachell, and Jno Wilkinson, came into Stafford in 1670- Robert Rachel came into Westmoreland Co. in 1666).

Children of William2 Rochelle 1st include:

8 i. George3 Rochelle; b. circa 1675 at VA.
+ 9 ii. William R. Rochelle, b. before 1712 at Prince George Co.?, VA; m. Susannah Robertson.

Children of William2 Rochelle 1st and Mary Rea were:

10 i. Ralph3 Rochelle; b. after 1696 at Prince George Co., VA; seems to have reached maturity in 1717-18, per guardianship in father's estate; b. before 1714 at Prince George Co., VA; father deceased leaving orphans William and Ralph.

 

5. John E.2 Rochelle (Ralph1) was born circa 1662 at Middlesex, England; immigrated from at age 21, 1683. He married Ann Porter, daughter of Charles Porter and Ann _____ Porter, between 1703 and 1712 at Southampton Co., VA; he was still single 1702, his wife was mentioned 1712 in jury summons. He died before Dec 1753 at Southampton Co., VA. He immigrated on 26 Mar 1683; Age 21 Indenture aboard ship KATHERINE. A) Form B, Document 572, John RACHELL, Twn. came from: Middx., age 21 signed (X) B) James MOORE, London, Merchant? Name, address, occup., of person to whom apprentice was bound. This is often master of the ship in which he was to sail. C) Dest.: Jamaica - 4 years service, Ship: KATHERINE, Capt. Emberly ship's master D) 25th March 1683 (date indenture signed). Magistrate: Charles OSBORNE. He began military service in Dec 1702 at Surry Co., VA, List of Company of Foot under Capt. William BROWN - John RACHELL, Surry Co., Va.
He left a will written in 1751 at Isle of Wight Co., VA, witnessed by Ann Porter, recorded on 20 Mar 1753 at Southampton Co., VA:

I John ROTCHELL of the Co. of Southampton, Va. Being very sick weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given to allmighty God Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of any body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and for all I give it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the descretion of my executors not doubting but at the general resurrectio I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as Touching worldly estate as it pleased allmighty God to bless me in this life with all I give dismiss of the same in the following manner and form: Imprimis: I give and bequeath unto my Dear beloved son in law Raman ENNIS the sum of five shillings amount money of Va. to be raised ought of the estate by the hands of my exec. Item: I give unto my dear beloved son George ROTCHELL five shillings amnt. money of Va. to be paid to him or his heirs by my exec. as before mentioned. Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth SALLS five shillings to be raised and paid to her or her ordr. by my exec. Item: I give unto my dearly beloved son John ROTCHELL all the remainder of my estate that I have in this county after my wifes decease to him and his heirs or assigns forever and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and every other former wills and testament whatsoever before named and I do rectifie and confirm this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixt my seal. Wit: Wm. BYNUM Sam. ATKINSON. Sign: JOHN ROTCHELL. At the court held for the co. of Southampton on Thursday the day of Nov. 1753. This writing was proved by the oath of Saml. Atkinson a witness thereto and at a court held for the said co. on Thursday the 13 day of Dec. 1753. The same was further proved by the oath of Wm. Bynum another of the witnesses thereto and it was ordered that the widow of the testator be summoned to declare whither she will administer with this writing annexed there being no exec. named therein. test. R. Kello At a court held for the county of Southampton on Thursday the 10 day of Jan. 1754. On the motion of ANN ROTCHELL, WIDOW and Relict of JOHN ROTCHELL decd., who made oath according to Law Certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of adm. on the estate of the said John with his will annexed she giving security. Test. R. Kello; Henry CRAFFORD and Hardy ATKINSON were her securities.

Children of John E.2 Rochelle and Ann Porter were as follows: SEE Sloan Mason's web site on probable descendants: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rochelle/
+ 11 i. Elizabeth3 Rochelle, b. circa 1705 at VA; m. Mr. Broom; m. Abraham Sauls.
+ 12 ii. George Rochelle, b. circa 1707 at Surry Co., VA; m. Mary Boykin.
13 iii. Miss Anne? Rochelle; m. Raman Ennis; b. circa 1709 at Surry Co., VA; d. before 1754; her husband but not she mentioned in father John E. Rochelle's will.
+ 14 iv. John Rochelle (Jr.), b. circa 1715?; m. Sarah _____ Rochelle.

 

6. Ralph2 Rochelle 2nd (Ralph1) was born circa 1665. He married Elizabeth _____ Rochelle circa 1709; but bef 1745. He died after Apr 1748 at Surry Co.?, VA; no death record found but last mentioned in deed as "adjoining Ralph Rochelle." He immigrated before 27 Apr 1686 to Merchant Brandon Par., VA (Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts, p. 510 (Patent Book 7, p. 299); mentioned in deed from Capt. WYATT & Eliz. WHEELER on Ralph ROTCHELL on Mr WALLES land. He immigrated on 20 Apr 1689 to Lower Norfolk Co., VA; was mentioned as transportee in Patent granted to Ralph WALLIS, 1000 acs. Lower Norfolk Co. head of S. Br. of Eliz. Riv. beg at Capt. Knott's land, Trans. of 20 pers; James GATES, Ralph RATCHELL, Abrah. JONES, Morgan ROADS, Arthur PERKIN, etc.

Children of Ralph2 Rochelle 2nd and Elizabeth _____ Rochelle were as follows:

+ 15 i. Ralph3 Rochelle (Jr.), b. circa 1710 at VA.
+ 16 ii. John Rochelle, b. circa 1715 at VA?; m. Elizabeth Boone.

 

Generation Three

7. John J.3 Rochelle (George2, Ralph1) was born circa 1700? at Surry Co., VA. He married Mary Gilliam, daughter of Hinchea Gilliam and Miss Harrison, before 1745 at Sussex Co., VA. He died in Sep 1759 at Sussex Co., VA. He left a will on 21 Sep 1759 at Sussex Co., VA; Legatees sons Hinchea, Levi, Nathaniel, John; wife Mary Extrx.

In the name of God Amen, I John ROCHALL of Sussex Co., being sick and weak in body but of perfect sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the since and knowing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof make constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, in Primis: 1st, I give and recommend my soul and spirit into the hands of God, that gave it to me in sure and certain hopes to receive the same at the general resurrection and my body to be buried at the direction of my God's hereafter and as for what temperal goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I dispose of in manner and form following: Item I, I give and bequeath unto my son Hinchy ROCHEL all my lands that is lying and being above the mouth of the branch common called by and known by the name of Hals Branch it lying also on both sides of the Little Swamp containing by est. 239 acres to him the said Hinchy ROCHEL his heirs and asigns forever. Item 2, I give and bequeath to my son Levi ROCHEL all my land that lying being on the north side of the Little Swamp and also lying between the land Hals Branch and the Meadow Branch containing by estimation 140 acres to him the said Levi ROCHEL his heirs and assigns forever. Item 3, I give and bequeath unto my son Nathaniel ROCHEL my plantation I now live on with about 160 acres of land there unto adjoining and belonging and all the appurtenances the said plantation belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Nathaniel ROCHEL his heirs and assigns forever. Item 4, I give and bequeath unto my son John ROCHELL one negro boy named DAVEE to him the said John ROCHELL his heirs and assigns forever. Item 5, I lend to Mary ROCHELL my wife one negro man named TONY and one negro girl named JUDE during her natural life. Item 6, I lend to Mary ROCHELL my wife all the rest and remainder of my estate during her widowhood and at the death of Mary ROCHEL my wife my will and desire is that all the estate that I lend to Mary ROCHELL my wife should be equally divided amongst my children. Item 7, My will and desire is that this my estate should be inventoried but not appraised. Item 8, I do nominate and appoint Mary ROCHELL my wife my sole executor of this my last will and testament, revoking annulling and making void all former wills and testaments by me at any time here to forever made. Wit: Silvanus STOKES, Levi GILLIAM, Cinnelol Loftin Signed and Sealed: John ROCHELL (X) His mark At a court held for Sussex Co., Va. the 21st day of Sept. 1759 The aforewritten Last Will and Testament of John ROCHELL, decd presented in court by Mary ROCHELL the exec. therein named who made oath thereto according to law and the same was proved by the oathes of Levi GILLIAM and Cornelius LOFTIN, two of the witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said exec. certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. A. CLAIBORNE, Clerk

Children of John J.3 Rochelle and Mary Gilliam all b. at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA, were as follows:

+ 17 i. John4 Rochelle (Jr.), b. 26 Sep 1746; m. Judith Gilliam.
+ 18 ii. Celi or Selah Rochelle, b. 6 Feb 1748; m. Phillip Harwood.
+ 19 iii. Mary Rochelle, b. 30 Sep 1749; m. Charles Knight.
+ 20 iv. Hinchea Rochelle, b. 18 Jun 1751; m. Jemima Atkinson.
21 v. Jemima Rochelle; b. 9 Nov 1753 (Rochelle-Stokes-McGee Bible (unpublished, transcribed by Sloan S. Mason); Rev. James Rochelle McGee, SC.); per Albemarle Par. Register [Nov 1754 per Bible record]; d. after Nov 1833 at Sussex Co., VA.
She left a will on 7 Nov 1833 at Sussex Co., VA; Jemima ROCHELLE, made William L. ROCHELLE, nephew, Ex. of her estate, by will.
+ 22 vi. Levi Rochelle, b. 19 Jan 1755; m. Sally Lewis.
23 vii. Nathaniel Rochelle; b. 15 Jun 1758 (Rochelle-Stokes-McGee Bible); [born 15 Jun 1757, according to Bible record], christened 20 Aug 1758, Godparents Nathl. CLANTON, Andrew TROUGHTON, Mary GILLIAM; d. 11 Nov 1792 at Sussex Co., VA, at age 34. He appeared on the census of 1787 at Nansemond Co., VA. In Nansemond Co. "Petition to build a tobacco warehouse." The petition of inhabitants of Nansemond, Southampton and counties adjacent, under the disadvantage of transporting their tobacco a long distance to get ot the neares inspection: which is 25 miles below South Quay and in consequence of which great quantities are carried to the inspections on Meherren River in NC -- Names which appeared in Southampton are marked with a "S". John ROCHELLE, Nathl. ROCHELL signed the petition. He left a will on 11 Nov 1792 at Sussex Co., VA:

In the name of GOD amen I Nathaniel ROCHELL of the Co. of Sussex being sick and weak of body but of good sound mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men one to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say I give and recommend to the earth and as touching my worldly estate, I give and dispose of the same in the manner and form following: Item 1, I Lend the use of the plantation I now live on with all the land there unto belonging to my two sisters namely Sealah HARWOOD and Jemima ROCHELL, during their natural life, except they marry and should either of them marry the other to possess their part and should both marry the land return agreable to the second. Item 2, I give and bequeath to my nephew Robert ROCHELL son of Levy ROCHELL, the land and plantation where on I now live after the death or marriage of my two sisters Sealah HARWOOD and Jemima ROCHALL to him and his heirs forever. Item 3, I give and bequeath to my nephew John ROCHELL son of Hinchy ROCHALL one negro man DICK to him and his heirs forever, his father to take the said DICK into his estate pay this John ROCHALL ten pounds per year. Item 4, I Give and bequeath to Benjamin ROCHALL son of John ROCHALL one negro woman, SARAH to him and his heirs forever. Item 5, I give and bequeath to my nephew John ROCHELL son of John ROCHELL, one negro boy, ISAAC to him and his heirs forever. Item 6, My will and desire is that my brother John ROCHALL will take the two said negroes SARAH and ISAAC into his estate and not hire them out but pay to the said Benjamin and John ROCHALL such hire as may be just and right, the said negroes to be delivered when they are to the age of twenty one. Item 7, I give and bequeath to my sister Mary KNIGHT one negro man IRELAND to her and her heirs forever. Item 8, I give and bequeath to my sister Jemima ROCHALL one negro girl CHARLIOT to her and her heirs forever. Item 9, My will and desire is that all the rest of my estate of what kind or quality so ever be sold and turned into cash all bonds with other accompts collected and my just debts to be paid and the balance to be appraised to the support and maintenance of my loving mother Mary ROCHELL. Item 10, I do hereby ordain constitute and appt. my brother Levy ROCHALL whole and sole exec. of this my last will and testament for which service I give him the sum of twenty pounds. Revoking all wills heretofore by me made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will And Testament as witness my hand and seal the day and year first above mentioned. Signed: Nathaniel ROCHELL (SEAL) Wit: Robert ANDREWS, Barham MOORE, Levi GILLIAM.

9. William R.3 Rochelle (William2, Ralph1) was born before 1712 at Prince George Co.?, VA; with younger brother, minors in FATHER'S ESTATE when he died 1714. He married Susannah Robertson before 1781 at Greensville Co.?, VA; Susannah Rochel, widow, was taxpayer 1782-97. He died circa 1781 at Dinwiddie Co., VA; because widow Susanna was taxpayer 1782-96.

Children of William R.3 Rochelle include:

+ 24 i. William4 Rochelle, b. circa 1720 at Albemarle Par., Surry Co., VA; m. Lorel Stokes; m. Sarah _____ Mitchell (Mrs).

Children of William R.3 Rochelle and Susannah Robertson were:

25 i. Richard4 Rochelle; b. circa 1725?

 

11. Elizabeth3 Rochelle (John2, Ralph1) was born circa 1705 at VA. She married Mr. Broom before 1725 at VA; because their son was old enough to be exec. her will 1754. She married Abraham Sauls circa 1729. She died on 7 Nov 1754 at Southampton Co., VA. She left a will on 12 Dec 1754 at Southampton Co., VA; SAUL, Elizabeth.? Legatee: son William BROOM. Exec. son Wm. BROOM D. 7 Nov. 1754 Rec. 12 Dec. 1754 Witn. Nathaniel RIDLEY, Ann RIDLEY p. 158, Southampton Co. Will Book. An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Elizabeth Saul decd was returned by Henry VAUGHAN, David EDMUNDS and Simon TURNER and ordered to e recorded, 9 Oct. 1755, p. 178.

Children of Elizabeth3 Rochelle and Mr. Broom were:

26 i. William4 Broom; b. circa 1726 at Southampton Co., VA; old enough to be executor of mother's estate 1754.

There were no children of Elizabeth3 Rochelle and Abraham Sauls.

 

12. George3 Rochelle (John2, Ralph1) was born circa 1707 at Surry Co., VA. He married Mary Boykin, daughter of Edward Boykin and Ann _____ Boykin, circa 1751? at Isle of Wight Co., VA (Ann Jacobs Boykin Murphy, History and Genealogy of the Boykin Family. He began military service in 1754 at Edgecombe Co., NC, Militia List 1754, p. 27, 28, George RACHAL Jesse BOYEKEN.

 

14. John3 Rochelle (Jr.) (John2, Ralph1) was born circa 1715? He married Sarah _____ Rochelle before 1765. He died circa 1792? at Southampton Co., VA. He left a will in 1792 at Southampton Co., VA.

 

15. Ralph3 Rochelle (Jr.) (Ralph2, Ralph1) died at NC. He was born circa 1710 at VA; because exempted from tax 1770 (age 60?). He was born on 18 Apr 1778 at Bute Co., NC; issued Land Grant No. 60, "Ralph RACHEL enters 640 a. adj. Osborn JEFFERY'S, David JEFFREYS, William PERRYS, and Jesse ROWLANDS lines including his own and Mary DENT'S improvements." Warrant issued: 12 Feb. 1779, Entry no. 84, Entered: 18 June 1778. He died after 22 Dec 1779 at Franklin Co., NC; deed this date last transaction.

Children of Ralph3 Rochelle (Jr.) and Ann _____ Rochelle were:

32 i. William?4 Rochelle; b. before 1740? at VA?

Children of Ralph3 Rochelle (Jr.) include:

33 i. Miles4 Rochelle; b. 19 Jan 1744 at Albemarle Par., Surry Co., VA; m. Ann _____ Rochelle before 16 Oct 1782.
34 ii. James? Rochelle; b. before 1765; based on land warrant 1786 if age 21.

Children of Ralph3 Rochelle (Jr.) and Elizabeth _____ Rochelle were:

35 i. Robert4 Rochelle; b. circa 1745 at Northampton Co., NC.

 

16. John3 Rochelle (Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1715 at VA? He married Elizabeth Boone, daughter of Joseph Boone, circa 1741 at VA. He died after 1801 at Roanoke? Co., VA.

Children of John3 Rochelle and Elizabeth Boone were as follows:

36 i. George4 Rochelle; b. before 1733. He ended military service in 1779 at NC; Pvt. under Capt. Evans, in 1779 marked "Died." Later, "Moved to the Southward." Pay voucher #3191 issued for George Rochelle and received by C. Dixon and J. Marshall. He appeared on the census of 1790 at Camden Dist., Fairfield Co., SC; George Rachel, 1 in family, 1 slave -- or was he Hinchea's son George? He appeared on the census of 1820 at Fairfield Co., SC; George ROCHELLE, p. 149, 100200 22301.
+ 37 ii. John Rochelle (Capt.), b. 1742 at Wake Co., NC; m. Patience Thomas.
38 iii. Celia Rochelle; m. James Mar; b. circa 1744?
39 iv. Amelia Rochelle; b. circa 1748?
40 v. Sally Rochelle; b. circa 1750?
+ 41 vi. James ROCHELLE Sr, b. 15 Jul 1752 at Sussex Co., VA; m. Sylvia JORDAN.
+ 42 vii. William Rochelle, b. circa 1754 at Wake Co., NC; m. Rachael Thomas; m. Mary "Polly" Ray.
+ 43 viii. Lovick Rochelle, m. Elizabeth Perkins; b. circa 1756? at Wake Co., NC.
+ 44 ix. Allen Rochelle, m. Nancy? _____ Rochelle; b. circa 1760?

 

Generation Four

17. John4 Rochelle (Jr.) (John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 26 Sep 1746 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; per Register, John son of John RACHEL and wife Mary, born 26 Sep [1746, in Bible record], christened 8 Oct 1746; gdpts. John GILLIAM, Burrell GILLIAM, Eliza LOFTING. He married Judith Gilliam, daughter of John Gilliam, circa 1767 at Southampton Co., VA. He died in Apr 1794 at Southampton Co., VA, at age 47. He was buried in Apr 1794 at St. Luke's Par., Southampton Co., VA; On land owned by Mr. BLYTHE in 1979. Tombstone "John ROCHELLE - Capt. Comsy-Va. Troops, Rev. War." Mr. Beale of Handsom, Va. in a phone conversation with Herschel ROCHELLE thinks there may be more stones there, but none standing. He stated many stones were there when he was a boy. SOURCE: record of Herschel ROCHELLE from Sloan Mason.
He appeared on the census of 1787 at Southampton Co., VA; "Petition to build a tobacco warehouse" of inhabitants of Nansemond, Southampton and counties adjacent, under the disadvantage of transporting their tobacco a long distance to get ot the nearest inspection: which is 25 miles below South Quay and in consequence of which great quantities are carried to the inspections on Meherren River in NC -- Below are names of those who signed the petition. Names which appeared in Southampton are marked with a "S". John ROCHELLE, Nathl. ROCHELL. He left a will on 10 Apr 1794 at St. Luke's Par., Southampton Co., VA; Written 13 Feb 1794,

In the name of God amen, I John ROCHELL of the Parish of St. Lukes and Co. of Southampton, being sick and weak of body but of sound mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God, for the same do make and constitute this my last will and testament in form and manner following: Imprimis: I lend to my loving wife Judith the use of all my lands and plantations in Southampton Co. as also all my personal estate. Bonds, notes and private accounts during her life or widowhood to use the same and profits therof after payments of my debts as she may think proper, but should she marry, I give liberty to make use of such timber only on the land and tenements as is sufficient for the use of the Plantations. I also lend my wife Judith the use of all my slaves for the term of twenty years or till marriage for the support of herself and the education and support of my children but should she marry or survive the term of twenty years from the date hereof in either case, I lend her the use of the following slaves only, viz SAM, DICK, FRANK, GREAT NED, DAVY, OLD HANNAH, TABB, LUCY, PATIENCE, YOUNG HANNAH and EASTER. My desire further is that should my said wife marry or survive the term of twenty years all my negroes not herein particularly named shall be hired out for the common benefit of ALL MY CHILDREN that in the town of Petersburg Prince Town, as also my fisheries on the Chowan and Meherrin Rivers. My Will is that they be rented out yearly and the profits arising therefrom be divided equally between my wife and such of my children as may be then living, but my will further is that in renting out my lands in Sussex Co., Va. and Halifax Co, NC. No timber shall be made use of more than for the necessary support of the several plantations theron, nor any more lands cleared on either. Lastly, at the decease of my wife, Judith, my will is that the whole of my estate that is then left be equally divided between such of my children as may be then living or the heirs of such as be dead, if any draw a parents part. I hereby appoint my brother Levi ROCHELLE Exec. of this my last Will and Test. allowing him 5% for trouble in settling my estate or should he die before my estate is settled, I appt. my friend James BUTTS to succeed him as my exec. to whom I allow the same 5% for what part shall remain unsettled. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 13 day of Feb. 1794. John ROCHELLE (SEAL). Wit: Geo. GURLEY Jeremiah DRAKE Stephen HANDCOCKE. At a court held for the Co. of Southampton the 10th day of April, 1794. This Will was proved by the oaths of Geo. GURLEY, Jeremiah DRAKE and Stephen HANDCOCK, the Witn. thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Levi ROCHELLE the Exec. Therein named who made oath and probate is granted him in due form giving security whereupon ack. Sam KELLO Clerk.

Children of John4 Rochelle (Jr.) and Judith Gilliam were as follows:

45 i. Benjamin5 Rochelle; b. circa 1770; d. after 1804.
+ 46 ii. John Rochelle, m. Lucy Thomas; b. circa 1772 at Southampton Co., VA.
47 iii. William L. Rochelle; m. Frances Day; b. circa 1774 at Southampton Co., VA; per Rev. War Letter from father to mother, at William and Mary College, Richmond; m. Ann Lewis Dupree 15 Nov 1831 at Halifax Co., NC; d. after Nov 1846. He began military service Pvt., Va. Militia 8th Reg't (Maynion's).
+ 48 iv. Clement Rochelle, b. circa 1776 at Southampton Co., VA; m. Ann (Nancy) Everett.
49 v. Levy Rochelle; b. circa 1778 at Southampton Co., VA.
50 vi. Lucy C. Rochelle; b. circa 1780 at Southampton Co., VA; m. Joseph Williamson 9 Jan 1799 at Southampton Co., VA; was recorded as daughter of Judith ROCHELLE, surety was R. F. NICHOLSON, witness was Sam KELLO, Jr; m. George G. Gurley 22 Feb 1828 at Southampton Co., VA.
51 vii. Mary Rochelle; b. circa 1782 at Southampton Co., VA; m. Reddick Darden 4 Mar 1835 at Northampton Co., VA; Bondsman: Zachariah BLYTH Witness: J. R. DRAKE.
+ 52 viii. Elizabeth Rochelle, m. John Thomas; b. circa 1784? at Southampton Co., VA.
+ 53 ix. James Rochelle, b. circa 1786? at "The Hermitage", Southampton Co., VA; m. Martha Hines (Heirs).

 

18. Celi or Selah4 Rochelle (John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 6 Feb 1748 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; Selah daughter of John RACHEL and wife Mary, born 6 Feb 1747/8 [1748 in Bible record], christened 3 Apr 1748; grandparents Wm. EZZEL, Temperance HILL, Wynnefred WOODROFFE. She married Phillip Harwood, son of Samuel Harwood, on 18 Mar 1773 at Sussex Co., VA; dau. of John ROCHEL, deceased Sur.: Wm. MASON. She died after 11 Nov 1792 at Sussex Co., VA.

Children of Celi or Selah4 Rochelle and Phillip Harwood both b. at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA, were as follows:

54 i. Anne Bell5 Harwood; b. 19 Nov 1773.
55 ii. Phillip Harwood Jr; b. 19 Nov 1773.

 

19. Mary4 Rochelle (John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 30 Sep 1749 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; Mary daughter of John RACHEL and wife Mary, born 30 Sep [Bible gives date but not year], christened 12 Nov 1749; grandparents Thomas GILLIAM, Amy FREEMAN, Anne GILLIAM. She married Charles Knight before 1773 at Sussex Co., VA.

Children of Mary4 Rochelle and Charles Knight were as follows:

56 i. Temperance5 Knight; b. 27 Oct 1773 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; Albemarle Parish Registry, godparents Joel BULLOCH, Mary BULLOCH, Anne CAPEL.
57 ii. Hinchey Knight; b. circa 1775 at Sussex Co., VA.

 

20. Hinchea4 Rochelle (John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 18 Jun 1751 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; written in Bible, 18 day of Jun; written in Parish Registry, 11 June; grandparents Hinchea GILLIAM, Wm. ROGERS, Mary ROGERS. He was baptized on 15 Sep 1751 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA. He married Jemima Atkinson, daughter of Amos Atkinson, on 10 Feb 1778 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; Hinchia ROCHEL md Jemima ATKINSON, daughter of Amos ATKINSON of NC. Security and witnesses - Nathaniel NEWSOME and William PENN. He died circa Dec 1833 at Sussex Co., VA; based on will probate 2 Jan 1834.

In the name of God, Amen. I Hincha ROCHELL of Sussex Co., Va. being in bad health of body, but perfectly sound in mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament as follows; 1st, I give unto my daughter Sally BARHAM one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. 2nd, I Give unto my daughter Elizabeth MCGEE also, one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. 3rd: I give unto my daughter Nancy ROCHELL also one bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. 4th: I wish and desire that my land may be sold and the money arising therefrom should or shall be equally divided between by daughters Sussana DUNN, and Nancy ROCHELL and my son George ROCHELL ? to them and their heirs forever. 5th: I also will and desire that my crop of every discription, all my stock, household and kitchen furniture and plantation tools should be sold and the money therefrom arising to be equally divided between by daughters Susana DUNN and Nancy ROCHELL and my son George ROCHELLE to them and their heirs forever. 6th, I also wish and desire that all my negroes (to wit) DANIEL, JERRY, FEGIN, HARTWELL, MANNY, DICK, JIM, and CAROLINE Thereto be valued, and that my son in law John DUNN, to take them at fair valuation one third of which to be paid in money to my daughter Nancy ROCHELL ? one third to my son George ROCHELL and the other third to reserve to himself, to them and their heirs forever. 7th, I wish and desire that my son in law John DUNN to be exec. to this my last Will and Testament and in case of his failure that Arthur APPLEWHITE exec. the same given under my hand and seal this second day of August, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty one. Witness: Malcom FLOWERS Joel LEE Edward LEE. Sig: Hincha ROCHELL His mark At a court held for Sussex Co. The 2nd day of Jan.1834, the last Will and Test. of Hincha ROCHELL deceased was presented into Court and proved by the oaths of Absalom FLOWERS and Joel LEE two of the subscribing witnesses and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon John DUNN and Arthur APPLEWHITE the exec. therein named by writing under their hands refused to take upon themselves the burden of the exec. thereof. and on the motion of Joel LEE who made oath and entered into bond with security according to have adm. on the said estate with the Will annexed is granted him in due form. L. LANIER.

Children of Hinchea4 Rochelle and Jemima Atkinson were as follows:

58 i. John5 Rochelle; b. 1770 at Sussex Co., VA; d. before Feb 1833 at TN; COURT REC: Barham vs. Dunn } Jno. ROCHELL one of the children of the said Jimima was still alive, he having gone away to the state of Tenn, one sixth of the said slaves and their increase was alloted to him and left with Hinchy ROCHELLE ever since, that is from that it was found out afterwards that the said Jno. ROCHELLE had died before his mother Jemima the tenant for life.
59 ii. Sally Rochelle; b. Jul 1780 at Sussex Co., VA; m. Benjamin Barham 24 Nov 1801 at Sussex Co., VA; dau. of Hinchia ROCHELLE, p. 103, Surety E. PENNINGTON.
60 iii. Henry Rochelle; b. Dec 1783.
61 iv. Charles Rochelle; b. 7 Mar 1786.
62 v. Elizabeth Rochelle; b. 8 Jan 1788 at Sussex Co., VA (Ibid.); m. Henry M. Magee 10 Jan 1833 at Sussex Co., VA.
+ 63 vi. Susanna Rochelle, b. 12 Jan 1788 at Sussex Co., VA; m. John Dunn.
64 vii. James Rochelle; b. Jun 1789.
65 viii. Margaret Rochelle; b. 20 Oct 1792.
66 ix. Nancy Rochelle; b. 9 Mar 1795 at Sussex Co., VA (Ibid.); m. Levi Walker 10 Jan 1833 at Sussex Co., VA.
+ 67 x. George Rochelle, b. 8 Jun 1797 at Sussex Co., VA; m. Sally F. Thomas.

 

22. Levi4 Rochelle (John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 19 Jan 1755 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; son of John RACHEL and wife Mary; born Jan. 19 [1755 according to Bible record], christened 4 Apr 1756; grandparents Levi GILLIAM, James BELL, Eliza ROGERS. He married Sally Lewis in Aug 1787 at Southampton Co., VA. He died after Apr 1794 at Sussex Co., VA.

Children of Levi4 Rochelle and Sally Lewis were as follows:

+ 68 i. Robert5 Rochelle, b. after 1788; m. Phoebe Anderson.
69 ii. Mary Hart Rochelle; b. after 1788 at VA; m. Nathaniel Drew Land 19 Aug 1816 at Southampton Co., VA; were described in marriage record as "Nathaniel Drew Land married Mary Hart Rochelle, a French Hughenot;" m. Arrington Stewart before 1846; 2nd husband, 2nd wife.
+ 70 iii. Nathaniel Rochelle, b. after 1788; m. Frances Day.

 

24. William4 Rochelle (William3, William2, Ralph1) was born circa 1720 at Albemarle Par., Surry Co., VA. He married Lorel Stokes, daughter of Sylvanius (Samuel"?) Stokes Jr. and Mary _____ Stokes, circa 1740 at Albemarle Par., VA. He married Sarah _____ Mitchell (Mrs) before 2 Jun 1770; 2nd husband.

Children of William4 Rochelle and Lorel Stokes were as follows:

+ 71 i. Sarah5 Rochelle, m. Burwell Loftin; b. 7 Sep 1741 at Albemarle Par., VA.
72 ii. John Rochelle; b. 21 Oct 1743 at Albemarle Par., VA; church records, John s. of Wm. RACHEL and w. Lorell; b. Sept. 21; c. Oct. 30, 1743 gdpts. William CRAIG, John KING, JR., Sophia STOKES.
73 iii. Mary Rochelle; d. at Hertford Co., NC; b. 17 Oct 1745 at Albemarle Par., VA; m. Mr. Simmons before 1806.
74 iv. Cecelia Rochelle; b. 25 Nov 1747 at Albemarle Par., VA; gdpts. John BERRIMAN, Eliza ELLIS, Mary STOKES; d. before 19 Dec 1808 at Northampton Co., NC; Estate Records - ROCHELS, Cisley (Cely?) - dec'd 1808 6 Sept.1808 -- John JOHNSON adm. of Cecilia ROCHEL dec'd signed: John JOHNSON, Jesse BRITTAIN Inventory: 3 March 1809, John JOHNSON, adm. names mentioned: John MORRESS, Rebecca BOWERS, Robert GRIFFENS, Etheldred MARTIN, Zacc. MARTIN, Thomas MARTIN Acct. of sale: 22 Oct. 1808: 2 boxes: Rebeckah BOWERS 1 rotten wheat and chea? R. BOWERS 1 bed and blanket R. BOWERS 1 pot Benj. B. JOHNSON 1 book...? R. BOWERS parcel of lumber R. BOWERS Inventory of estate of Cisley ROCHELS, 1808, 19 Aug. a note against Jesse BRITTON 1 part of a note agst. James SIKES 04 dollars sent to Robin GRIFFIN.
75 v. Winnefred Rochelle; b. 11 Aug 1749 at Albemarle Par., VA; Winnifred d. of Wm. RACHEL and w. Laura; b. Aug. 11; c. Sept 10, 1749; gdpts.Thos. WEATHERS, Naomi BULLOCK, Mary BULLOCK. She appeared on the census of 1800 at Hertford Co., NC- TAYLOR, Winefred 702-00100-00110-01.
76 vi. George Rochelle; b. 24 Jun 1752 at Albemarle Par., VA (DAR, Albermarle Parish Register, p. 17.); "son of Wm. RACHEL and Lorel, born June 24, christened 19 Jul 1752, grandparents John RACHEL, Robt. BULLOCK, Martha EZELL;" d. between 1776 and 1777 at SC; in Revolutionary War. He began military service Rev. War claims ROCHELLE, George and Stokes: Enlisted 3rd Regt. NC line, died in service. Malichi TAYLOR and his wife Winey seek military land warrant. In Senate and House 12 and 15 Dec.1806. Allowed. In Hertford Co., NC Samuel WELLS, J.P., says Nicholas EDMUNDS, that George died in SC and Stokes in NC. (LP 218) He began military service 1806 petitions of Malachi TAYLOR and wife Winny as heirs of George and Stokes ROCHELL. Bounty land warrants issued: heirs of George ROCHELL: 640 acres Bounty land warrants issued: heirs of Stokes ROCHELL, 640 acres. Heirs of George ROCHEL, Pvt., 640 acres, issued 19 Dec. 1806, and No. 138 for the heirs of Stokes ROCHEL, Pvt., 640 acres, issued 19 Dec.1806. Mary SIMMONS of Hartford Co., NC sold to Hardy MURFREE of the same county one fourth part of the land warrants to which she was entitled, being one of the heirs of George ROCHEL and Stokes ROCHEL, decd. for their services in the NC Continental Line and died in the same. Celia ROCHEL of Northampton Co., NC, sold her share of the same to Hardy MURFREE of Hertford Co., NC, Melichia TAYLOR and Wineford TAYLOR of Hertford Co., NC and John MORRIS and wife Elizabeth of Northampton Co., NC sold their shares to Hardy MURFREE, in 1807.
77 vii. William Stokes Rochelle; b. 3 Jun 1754 at Albemarle Par., Sussex Co., VA; d. circa 1777 at NC. He began military service Rev. War claims ROCHELLE, George and Stokes: Enlisted 3rd Regt. NC line, died in service. Malichi TAYLOR and his wife Winey seek military land warrant. In Senate and House 12 and 15 Dec.1806. Allowed. In Hertford Co., NC Samuel WELLS, J.P., says Nicholas EDMUNDS, that George died in SC and Stokes in NC. (LP 218)
78 viii. Elizabeth Rochelle; d. at Northampton Co., NC; m. John Morris; b. circa 1776 at Albemarle Par., VA; not mentioned in parish records.

There were no children of William4 Rochelle and Sarah _____ Mitchell (Mrs).

 

28. Amos4 Rochelle (John3, John2, Ralph1) was born circa 1740? He married Mary _____ Rochelle (Sr.) before 1774 at New Hanover Co., NC. He died circa 1794 at Holly Shelter, New Hanover Co., NC.

Children of Amos4 Rochelle and Mary _____ Rochelle (Sr.) were as follows:

+ 84 i. Amos5 Rochelle, b. circa 1760?
85 ii. Etherington Rochelle; b. circa 1762?
86 iii. Benjamin Rochelle Sr; b. circa 1764?
87 iv. James Rochelle; b. circa 1766?
88 v. Ann Rochelle; b. circa 1768?
89 vi. Poley Mary Rochelle; b. circa 1770?
90 vii. Sarah Rochelle; b. circa 1772?
91 viii. Loffe Rochelle; b. circa 1777?
92 ix. Sophie Rochelle; b. circa 1780?

 

37. John4 Rochelle (Capt.) (John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born in 1742 at Wake Co., NC; per Huguenot Soc. application of Mary Rochelle Culberson, 2 Apr 1956. He married Patience Thomas, daughter of John Giles Thomas and Frances _____ Thomas, on 8 Sep 1781 at Wake Co., NC; per Frances T. Ingmire: Wake Co. NC Marriage Records 1781-1867, Book III, Names O thru Y, 1984. He died on 10 May 1802 at Lexington, Richland Dist., SC.

He began military service circa 1776? at Wake Co., NC, was in the Revolutionary war and his heirs in 1820 received a Military Land Warrant, heirs of Capt. John Rochelle, Fairfield District, SC. 1820 - Anderson ROCHELLE makes joint affidavit that Nathaniel ROCHELL, Allen ROCHELLE, John ROCHELL, Frances Rochelle LUCIOUS (wife of Henry LUCIOUS), George ROCHELLE, Althea Rochelle BACKLEEY (wife of John BACKLEY), James ROCHELLE and Wiley ROCHELLE, are the only children and heirs of John ROCHELL who died about 1800 and that James and Wiley ROCHELLE are dead without issue. Sec. of State Military Paper Allen ROCHELL of Union District, SC, power of attorney to Allen ROCHELL of Fairfield District for application for military land warrant for service of John ROCHELLE deceased. Fairfield District, SC, Commission approves application and issues a military land warrant for 1600 acres to heirs of John ROCHELLE a Capt. for his service (Revolutionary Pension file #W 8567, 2700-300).

Children of John4 Rochelle (Capt.) and Patience Thomas were as follows:

93 i. Frances5 Rochelle; b. circa 1782; m. Henry Lucious before 1820.
94 ii. George J. Rochelle; b. circa 1783. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Union Co., SC; George J. ROCHELL, p. 136, 100010-00100. He immigrated after 1820 to Carroll Co., TN; from Wake Co., NC, with brothers Nathaniel and Allen.
95 iii. James Rochelle; b. circa 1784; d. before 1820; 1820 Military Land Warrant, heirs of Capt. John Rochelle, Fairfield District, SC. In 1821 - Sec. of State Papers, Fairfield District, SC, Commission approves application and issues a military land warrant for 1600 acres to heirs of John ROCHELLE a Capt. for his service.
96 iv. Anne Rochelle; b. circa 1784.
97 v. Wiley Rochelle; b. circa 1786; d. before 1820.
+ 98 vi. John Rochelle (III), b. circa 1786; m. Sarah Elizabeth Winters.
+ 99 vii. Allen ROCHELLE, b. circa 1788.
100 viii. Nathaniel Rochelle; m. Sarah _____ Rochelle; b. circa 1790. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Union Co., SC; Nathaniel ROCHELL, p. 148, 210010- 21010. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Carroll Co., TN; Nathaniel ROCHELL, p.182. He appeared on the census of 1832 at Carroll Co., TN; Nathaniel ROCHELL. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Gibson Co., TN; Nathaniel ROCHELL, p. 190 17th Civil District. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Gibson Co., TN; Nathaniel ROCHELL, p. 481 District 12.

101 ix. Althea Rochelle; b. circa 1792?; m. John Backley before 1820.

 

41. James4 ROCHELLE Sr. (John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born on 15 Jul 1752 at Sussex Co., VA (Robert Adcock, Adcock Kinfolks. St. Petersburg, FL: Pelican Press, 1980, 1981). He married Sylvia JORDAN on 16 Feb 1775 at Granville Co., NC; (3367) Sylvia JORDAN and James ROCHELLE, George JORDAN (bondsman). He married Margaret EVANS, daughter of Josiah EVANS and Margaret Larkins, circa 1780.

He died on 10 Jun 1802 at Fairfield Co., SC, at age 49; intestate, burial place uncertain, per Letter 1956 from K. R. McMASTER, Chamber of Commerce, Winnsboro, SC: "I found a monument to a Capt. ROCHELLE and wife, near the farm of an old negro named John B. HARRISON, near the Durham place. He said the place was called Rochelle Hill. I sent a photographer to make pictures of the stone, but none was left in the graveyard. The graves were cleaned up about twenty years ago, during the depression, an old negro told me. A friend once said that he had heard of gravestones being taken from isolated gravyards in Chester Co., and I know of one taken near Monticello. One of my brothers said that between Dutchmans and Rochelle Creeks, in a grave yard with a wall around it, there was a tall square granite monument 8?10' high to Gen. ROCHELLE. Sincerely, K. McMASTER."

He appeared on the census of 1778 at Camden Dist., SC; James ROCHEL. He appeared on the census of 1790 at Cheraw Dist., SC; 1 free white males 16 and up including heads of family, 3 free white males <16, 3 free white females, 11 slaves. He appeared on the census of 1800 at Fairfield Co., SC; 12101-41110?09 slaves 1 male <10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 4 females <10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45; 9 slaves. He appeared on the census of 1810 at Fairfield Co., SC; James ROCHELL, p. 180, Margret ROCHELL, p. 180. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Fairfield Co., SC; James ROCHELLE, p. 150, 000020 00000. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Fairfield Co., SC; James ROCHELL, p. 364, Fairfield district.

Children of James4 ROCHELLE Sr. and Sylvia JORDAN was:

+ 102 i. Anderson5 ROCHELLE, b. 25 Nov 1776 at Kershaw Dist., SC; m. Nancy Ann HARRISON.

Children of James4 ROCHELLE Sr. and Margaret EVANS were as follows:

103 i. John5 ROCHELLE; b. circa 1781?; m. Elizabeth Tompkins 1827 at SC.
+ 104 ii. Cynthia ROCHELLE, b. circa 1782.
+ 105 iii. Tabitha Dorcas Leanora ROCHELLE, m. George E. PEAY; b. circa 1783.
106 iv. Helen ROCHELLE; b. before 1789 at SC; d. 14 Jul 1830 at Fairfield Co., SC.
She left a will on 10 Nov 1827 at Fairfield Co., SC (Probate Book 12, p. 42.);

In the name of God Amen, I Helen ROCHELL of Fairfield District, being at present in low state of health and mindful of the uncertainty of life have thought proper to make this my last will and testament.In the first place I desire that all my just debts and funeral expences be paid and afterwards that all the property of which I am possessed be disposed of as follows. Secondly, I give devise and bequeath to my neice Hellen ROCHELL, daughter of Allen ROCHELL and his wife Cynthia, a negro boy named David, to her and heirs and assigns forever, but if she should die before marriage and without leaving issue living at her death, then the said boy or his value to be divided among her surviving brothers and sisters. Thirdly, I give devise and bequeath to by exec. hereafter named a negro woman named Barbara, in trust for the use of Margaret STARKE, wife of Thomas STARKE during her natural life,and after her death, in trust that the said negro and her increase be equally divided among the children of the said Margaret then living freed from all further trusts. Fourthly, I give and devise to my said executors a negro man named Tony in Trust for the use of my sister, Dorcas PEAY, wife of George PEAY during her natural life and after her death to to to her children then living freed from the said trust. Fifthly, I give and devise to James STARKE, son of my sister Margaret STARKE, a child of the negro woman Barbara, named MACKAY to the said James his heirs and assigns forever. Sixthly, I give and devise to my sister, Arabella E. PEAY, a mulatto boy named Alfred to her her heirs and assigns forever. Seventhly, all the money due me by my brothers James and George ROCHELL and my brother in law Thomas STARK, I will and direct to be collected by my execs., and invested in the purchase of a negro girl to be held in trust by my Exec. for Mary KENNEDDY, daughter of Charlotte KENNEDY, my sister until the said Mary arrives to the age of 21 years or marries when the said girl and her increase if any, and the value of her services is to be delivered to her absolutely freed from all further trust, and if the money due me at my death after paying debts and expences are not sufficient, in such case I direct my exec. to put it out on interest until it shall be sufficient for that purpose. Eighthly, The residue of what property I may posess at my death I give and devise the same to my dear mother Margaret ROCHELL. To my dear and beloved brothers James ROCHELL and George ROCHELL, I owe an apology for not noticing them in the provisions of my will, they posess an equal share of my love and esteem with my other relations; but they have received a larger share of my father's property than my sisters and a sense of Justice induces me to give my property to my sisters and their children. Lastly I nominate and appoint my brothers in law John PEAY and Thomas STARKE, Executor of this my last will and testament. Signed, sealed, published and declared by Testatrix in our presence to be her last Will and Testament, and signed by us in her presence, and in the presence of each other as wit. to the same: Danl. R.JUNE, John E.PEAY, Wm. ELLISON. Signed: Helen ROCHELL

+ 107 v. Capt. James W.? ROCHELLE Jr, b. 15 Jun 1789 at SC; m. Nancy E. Harrison Moores.
+ 108 vi. Margaret Evans Larkin ROCHELLE, b. 4 Dec 1791 at SC.
109 vii. Arabella E. ROCHELLE; b. 29 Dec 1793 at Fairfield Co., SC; m. John E. PEAY, son of Austin F. PEAY and Mary _____ Peay, 19 Aug 1834 at Fairfield Co., SC; d. 17 Feb 1869 at Longtown, Fairfield Co., SC, at age 75; bur. circa 19 Feb 1869 at Old Baptist Church Ceme., Longtown, Fairfield Co., SC; transcribed from tombstone by Sloan Mason. She left a will on 20 Feb 1869 at Camden, Kershaw Co., SC:

'Bury me at Longtown Baptist church by my husband' no children, left estate to her relatives: Margaret L. STARK ... my sister, Charlotte wife of John KENNEDY ... my sister; Mary B. wife of Robert MICKLE ... my niece, Leonora A. wife of Levy CHAMPLYN (CHAMPION?) ... my niece Margaret E. wife of Ordra L. SCOTT ... my niece, Arabella E. R. wife of Dr. W. L. PICKETT ... my niece, Leonora D. wife of John TILLMAN ... my niece Frances P. ROCHELLE ... my deceased sister, Dorcas T. PEAY ... a share to her children named as: John A. PEAY, Austin J. PEAY deceased, his widow, Mary PEAY and her 3 children: Austin J. Jr., John and America PEAY; Arabella Leonora Dorcas TILLMAN ... wife of John TILLMAN. W. R. NELSON Executor. Deeds - 8 Nov. 1869 - W. R. NELSON, as admin. and Ex. of the will of Mrs. Arabella PEAY sells a plantation of land in Kershaw Co. at Longtown and bounded by lands of Estate of Joseph MURPHY and estate of those the land was willed to: Margaret E.SCOTT; Arabella E.Rochelle PICKETT; Margaret L. STARK; Leonora D. Peay TILLMAN; Mrs. Charlotte L.KENNEDY; Fanny P. ROCHELLE; Mary E. MICKLE. Wit: M. P.KELLY, J. L. MICKLE, N. P. KELLY, R. R. MICKLE, & Robert FORD.

+ 110 viii. George Evans Rochelle (Sr.), b. 19 Jan 1798 at Fairfield Co., SC; m. Elizabeth WHITAKER.
+ 111 ix. Charlotte Lavaune ROCHELLE, b. 15 Oct 1800 at Fairfield Dist., SC; m. John Alexander KENNEDY (Capt.) (Rev.).

 

42. William4 Rochelle (John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1754 at Wake Co., NC. He married Rachael Thomas, daughter of John Thomas, on 6 Dec 1779 at Wake Co., NC. He married Mary "Polly" Ray on 17 Feb 1801 at Wake Co., NC; 2nd wife. He died in 1818 at Wake Co., NC.

Children of William4 Rochelle and Rachael Thomas were as follows:

112 i. Thomas5 Rochelle; b. circa 1780; m. Charity Davis 25 Oct 1800 at Wake Co., NC; Thomas Brassfield, surety; Lewis Greene, witness.
113 ii. Elizabeth Rochelle; b. circa 1782. She appeared on the census of 1810 at Kershaw Co., SC); Elizabeth ROCHEL.
114 iii. Anne Rochelle; b. circa 1784.
115 iv. John Rochelle; b. circa 1786.
+ 116 v. Alsey A. Rochelle, b. circa 1788 at Wake Co., NC; m. Milley Hall.
117 vi. Mason Rochelle; b. circa 1790 at Wake Co., NC; m. Matthew Chavis 23 Aug 1835 at Wake Co., NC.
118 vii. Lucy Rochelle; b. circa 1792 at Wake Co., NC.

Children of William4 Rochelle and Mary "Polly" Ray were as follows:

119 i. Wiley S.5 Rochelle; b. circa 1802? at Wake Co., NC; m. Elizabeth Hall 10 Sep 1845 at Wake Co., NC. He immigrated after 1820 to Lawrence Co., TN from Wake Co. NC; later to Wayne Co. TN.
120 ii. Nancy Rochelle; b. after 1803? at Wake Co., NC.
+ 121 iii. William Wyatt Rochelle, b. circa 1806 at Wake Co., NC.
+ 122 iv. Henderson B. Rochelle, b. circa Mar 1812; m. Frances Robertson.

 

43. Lovick4 Rochelle (John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) married Elizabeth Perkins, daughter of Betsy _____ Perkins. He was born circa 1756? at Wake Co., NC. He died on 9 Jun 1809 at Kershaw Co., SC. He began military service on 28 Nov 1776 at Warrenton Dist., NC, 1st Lt. Lodowick Rochelle enlisted in the 3rd NC Regt. (Capt. John Rochelle enlisted same day, same unit). Official record. He ended military service in Nov 1779; error in name, says Lt. Louise Rochell resigned in Nov. 1779. Marked "moved to the Southward." He appeared on the census of 1800 at Kershaw Co., SC; Lovick ROCHELL, p. 423 - 11001 02200 52.

Children of Lovick4 Rochelle and Elizabeth Perkins were as follows:

+ 123 i. Charlotte5 Rochelle, b. circa 1787 at NC; m. James Blair (Gen.).
124 ii. Lovick Rochelle; b. 28 May 1792; m. Elizabeth Perkins, daughter of David Perkins and Betsy _____ Perkins, circa 1816 at Kershaw Co., SC; d. 29 Oct 1818 at Kershaw Co., SC, at age 26.

44. Allen4 Rochelle (John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) married Nancy? _____ Rochelle. He was born circa 1760? He died between 1832 and 1840 at Carroll Co., TN. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Carroll Co., TN; Allen ROCHELL, p. 180. He appeared on the census of 1832 at Carroll Co., TN; Allen ROCHELLE. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Carroll Co., TN; Nancy ROCHELE 210011-0031001 could be his wife/dau? He appeared on the census of 1860 at Carroll Co., TN; Tillman J. ROCHELLE, p. 027, 2nd district - could be his son? 1860 CENSUS, Haywood Co.,Tn.?Jane ROCHELL, p. 481 District 12.

There were no children of Allen4 Rochelle and Nancy? _____ Rochelle.

Children of Allen4 Rochelle include:

125 i. Tillman J.5 Rochelle was he Allen Rochelle's son?; b. circa 1790?

 

Generation Five

46. John5 Rochelle (John4, John3, George2, Ralph1) married Lucy Thomas at VA. He was born circa 1772 at Southampton Co., VA.

Children of John5 Rochelle and Lucy Thomas were:

126 i. James6 Rochelle; b. 1786.

 

48. Clement5 Rochelle (John4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born circa 1776 at Southampton Co., VA. He married Ann (Nancy) Everett, daughter of Etheldred Everitt and Elizabeth _____ Everitt, before 1820. He died on 28 Oct 1844 at Northampton Co., NC; departed this life 28 oct.1844. He left a will after 1845 at Northampton Co., NC.

To the sheriff of Northampton Co., NC. - Suit pending in Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Northampton Co. brought by Benj. E. BAINES agst. William A. SPARK, exec. of Clement ROCHELLE dec'd, wherein the said Wm. A. SPARK plead fulld adm. and no assets, and at Sept. term of said Crt. for the sum of $112 dollars and 50 cents, interest from 10th Nov. 1846 besides the further sum of $19.55 former costs and $6.35 cents for cost and charges in said suit, the said dec'd having and holding certain lands, therefore you are hereby commanded to make known to the said devisees that they appear before the Justices of our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for the Co. of Northampton, at the Courthouse in Jackson on the first Monday of March next to show cause why judgement should not be rendered agst. them for the debt. agst. the land to them devised. George A. CRUMP and Judith his wife, Rich. A. CRUMP and Mary Jane his wife, John C. and Ann Eliza CRUMP, infants of the said Rich. A. and Mary Jane CRUMP, John W. ROCHELLE, James H. ROCHELLE an infant, John TYLER Jr. and wife Martha, Benj. ROCHELLE, George G. GURLEY and Lucy C. his wife, Reddick DARDEN and Mary his wife, Willis ROCHELLE, John W. THOMAS, Benj. R. THOMAS, George H. THOMAS; Judith E. THOMAS; and Ann THOMAS, also Francis E. THOMAS an infant are devisees of the late C. ROCHELLE, dec'd.

Children of Clement5 Rochelle and Ann (Nancy) Everett were as follows:

127 i. Elizabeth Judith6 Rochelle; b. 1 Oct 1821; Crump-Godwin Bible, Bible Records of Suffolk,and Nansemond Co.,Va. together with other Statistical Data collected and edited by Fillmore Norfleet, Wake Forest University Library; m. George H. Crump 26 Sep 1840 at Southampton Co., VA; Va. Marriages, Southampton Co. 1750-1850, GRS; d. 8 Dec 1866 at age 45.
128 ii. Mary Jane Rochelle; b. circa 1823; m. Richard A. Crump 21 Jan 1845 at Southampton Co., VA.

 

52. Elizabeth5 Rochelle (John4, John3, George2, Ralph1) married John Thomas at Southampton Co., VA. She was born circa 1784? at Southampton Co., VA. She died circa 1844; as result of accident. Source: Letter from William & Mary Coll., 1989.

Children of Elizabeth5 Rochelle and John Thomas were as follows:

129 i. Benjamin6 Thomas; b. circa 1804? at Southampton Co., VA; d. after 1860 at TN.
130 ii. Gen. George H. Thomas; b. 31 Jul 1816. He was U.S. Army. He was educated at Southampton Co., VA; Read law in Uncle James ROCHELLE'S office. He began military service at Jerusalem, Southampton Co., VA, A Union General, "The Rock of Chickamauga" read law in uncle James ROCHELLE'S office. Extract from "Van Hornes's life of Major General George H. THOMAS," (p.2) makes interesting mention. "The first twenty years of his life were spent in a quiet home, subject to the moulding influences of a refined family and elevating external associations. In his 20th year he completed with honor the prescribed course of study of the Southampton Academy, located near his home. Soon after his graduation he entered the office of James ROCHELLE, his uncle, who was county clerk at the time. etc..." He was graduated on 1 Jun 1836 at West Point; apptd. by John Y. Mason, U.S. Congressman.
131 iii. Ann Wright Thomas; d. at Eufala, AL; b. circa 1818 at Southampton Co., VA; m. Jeremiah Butt (Dr.) circa 1838. She immigrated; Dr. Butts from Halifax? NC, to Warrenton, GA, to Eufala, AL. Source: National Historical Magazine, 1942, p. 573.
132 iv. Francis Elizabeth Thomas; b. circa 1820? at Southampton Co., VA.

 

53. James5 Rochelle (John4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born circa 1786? at "The Hermitage", Southampton Co., VA. He married Martha Hines (Heirs), daughter of William Hines and Martha Blow, on 19 Apr 1817 at Jerusalem, Southampton Co., VA; widow of Dr. Henry Mitts Gray/ Mills Grey. He died on 17 Aug 1835 at Southampton Co., VA of consumption at his residence in Southampton Co. Mr. James ROCHELLE age 47, for 20 years Clerk of Superior and Inferior Courts of this county leaving wife and 3 children. RE.? Sept. 11, 1835. He was buried circa 19 Aug 1835 at "The Hermitage", Southampton Co., VA. He was 20 years Clerk of Superior and Inferior Courts of this county. He left a will in 1835 at Southampton Co., VA; will including a special proviso for his sons to have a good education.

Children of James5 Rochelle and Martha Hines (Heirs) were as follows:

133 i. Martha "Mattie" Fanny Blow6 Rochelle; b. circa 1822?; m. John Tyler Jr., son of George Tyler, 6 Dec 1838 at Jerusalem, Southampton Co., VA; was listed as John TYLER son of George TYLER to Miss Martha ROCHELLE, daughter of late James ROCHELLE.
134 ii. John William Rochelle; m. Mrs. Cecil Collins Bowie, daughter of Anthony Collins Esq; widow; b. before 1826 at Courtland, Southampton Co., VA; d. 31 May 1889 at Courtland, Southampton Co., VA.
135 iii. James Henry Rochelle (Capt.); b. 1 Nov 1826 at Courtland, Southampton Co., VA; d. 31 Mar 1889 at age 62; after an illiness of only one day. He was educated in 1848 at Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

 

63. Susanna5 Rochelle (Hinchea4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 12 Jan 1788 at Sussex Co., VA. She married John Dunn on 7 Mar 1806 at Sussex C.H., VA; by Rev. James Rogers. Wit: James Dunn and John Newby. She died on 20 Aug 1838 at age 50. She left a will written on 2 Jan 1834 at Sussex Co., VA, naming legatees as daughters Salley Barham, Elizabeth Magee, Susana Dunn, Nancy Rochell, son George Rochelle, son-in-law John Dunn to be Excr., or Arthur Applewhite. Witnessed by Absolom Flowers, Josel Lee, Edward Lee.

Children of Susanna5 Rochelle and John Dunn were as follows:

136 i. Hinchey Rochelle6 Dunn; b. 30 Mar 1808.
137 ii. William B. Dunn; b. 16 Dec 1808.
138 iii. Jackey Gilliam Dunn; m. Richard A. Wiggins; b. 8 Dec 1809.
139 iv. Eliza A. Dunn; b. 31 May 1811.
140 v. Amandymemeroyan Dunn; b. 18 Oct 1813.
141 vi. James Jackson Dunn; b. 13 Mar 1816.
142 vii. Margaret Williams Dunn; b. 15 Aug 1819 at prob., Wake Co., NC; m. David Finley Blackwell 24 Apr 1838 at Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL; d. 2 Oct 1842 at Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL, at age 23.
143 viii. John Hardyman Dunn; b. 14 Aug 1820.
144 ix. Susannah Dunn; b. 3 Jan 1821.
145 x. Charles Henry Dunn; b. 2 Feb 1822.
146 xi. Mary Louiser Dunn; b. 30 Jun 1827.

 

67. George5 Rochelle (Hinchea4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born on 8 Jun 1797 at Sussex Co., VA. He married Sally F. Thomas on 30 Nov 1829 at Sussex Co., VA. He appeared on the census of 1790 at Camden Dist., Fairfield Co., SC; George RACHEL, 1 in family, 1 slave -- or was this his uncle George, son of John Rochelle and Elizabeth Boone? He appeared on the census of 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC; was listed in local census of free white inhabitants: George ROCHELL, 5 in family -- or was this John Rochelle IV's son George?

Children of George5 Rochelle and Sally F. Thomas were:

147 i. Ann6 Rochelle; m. John Field; 1st husband; m. Manassa Audas at Petersburg, VA; 2nd husband; b. circa 1830?

 

68. Robert5 Rochelle (Levi4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born after 1788. He married Phoebe Anderson on 18 Dec 1835 at Stewart Co., TN. He died after Nov 1846 at TN. He began military service on 15 Feb 1813 at Sussex Co., VA, War of 1812: 4th Regt. Va. Militia, Lieut. Col. LUCAS, Major WILLS. Sussex Co., Va. Robt. ROCHELLE Appointed 1st Lt., 12 March 1813, Robert ROCHELLE apptd. 2nd Lt. Inf. Act Gen. Assem. VA. 15 Feb. 1813, ltr accep. filed Sussex Co.,VA.

Children of Robert5 Rochelle and Phoebe Anderson all b. at TN were as follows:

148 i. Mary6 Rochelle; b. circa 1836.
149 ii. Caledonia Rochelle; b. circa 1838; bur. 1904 at Dowdy Ceme., Stewart Co., TN; d. 4 Jan 1904 at Stewart Co., TN.
150 iii. Pochahontas Rochelle; b. circa 1840.
151 iv. Robert Rochelle; b. circa 1841; d. 9 Jun 1904 at TN; bur. circa 10 Jun 1904 at Dowdy Ceme., Stewart Co., TN; on Houston Co.-Stewart Co. line: ROCHELLE, Robert? 9 June 1904.

 

70. Nathaniel5 Rochelle (Levi4, John3, George2, Ralph1) was born after 1788. He married Frances Day before 1825. He died before Nov 1846 at Brunswick Co., VA; HEIRS ? William ROCHELLE'S widow is now deceased and her dower is to be divided between the heirs: 1 part to Robert ROCHELLE 1 part to Mary H. LAND 1 part to Nathaniel ROCHELLE, dec. His heirs are William L. ROCHELLE; John R. ROCHELLE; Martha E. ROCHELLE (minor); Arrington STEWART and wife Mary.

Children of Nathaniel5 Rochelle and Frances Day were as follows:

152 i. John R.6 Rochelle (Dr.); b. circa 1810?; d. 21 Apr 1873 at Southampton Co., VA; he was Physician.
153 ii. William L. Rochelle; b. circa 1811; d. after Nov 1846.
154 iii. Martha Eliza Rochelle; b. circa 1820?; m. Walter S. Applewhite 16 Mar 1846 at Southampton Co., VA (Knorr, Southampton Co., Virginia, Marriages.); d. 31 Jul 1856 at Southampton Co., VA; dropsy of the heart, parents: Frances and Nathan ROCHELLE Southampton Co. husband: Walter S. APPLEWHITE John R.ROCHELLE, brother.
155 iv. Mary Francis Rochelle; b. circa 1825; m. Arrington Stewart 20 Nov 1843 at Southampton Co., VA.

 

71. Sarah5 Rochelle (William4, William3, William2, Ralph1) married Burwell Loftin at VA. She was born on 7 Sep 1741 at Albemarle Par., VA; Sarah d. of Wm. RACHEL and w. Lorella; b. Sept 7, 1741;c. March 21, 1741/2; gdpts. David STOKES, Eliza GILLEN, Cecilia STOKES.

Children of Sarah5 Rochelle and Burwell Loftin both b. at VA were as follows:

156 i. John6 Loftin; b. 5 Jul 1770.
157 ii. Margaret Loftin; m. William Peters; b. 5 Jul 1770.

84. Amos5 Rochelle (Amos4, John3, John2, Ralph1) was born circa 1760?
He began military service on 18 Dec 1781 Enlisted, Pvt. in Coleman's Co (Ref: DAR No. 90756). He appeared on the census of 1790 at New Hanover, CT; 1 male under 16, 4 males over 16, 5 females.

Children of Amos5 Rochelle include:

158 i. Benjamin6 Rochelle (Sr.); m. Susannah James; b. circa 1784 at Holly Shelter, New Hanover Co., NC; per JoAnn Rochelle Wilkie; d. 1826.

 

98. John5 Rochelle (III) (John4, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1786; per Huguenot Soc. application of Mary Rochelle Culberson, 2 Apr 1956. He married Sarah Elizabeth Winters, daughter of Mary Winter, in 1813 at Wake Co., NC. He died after 1850. He appeared on the census of 1800 at Lexington Co., SC; John ROCHELL, p. 253, 30301 20010 14. He appeared on the census of 1810 at Union Co., SC; John Rochelle, p. 146. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Carroll Co., TN; John ROCHELL, p. 129, 100320-30010. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Carroll Co., TN; John ROCHELL, p. 076? 7th Civil District.

Children of John5 Rochelle (III) and Sarah Elizabeth Winters were as follows:

159 i. Jane A.6 Rochelle; b. before 1811 at Union Co., SC; d. before 1811 at Union Co., SC.
160 ii. Permelia Louisa Rochelle; b. before 1811 at Union Co., SC; m. J. Tripp 1833 at SC.
161 iii. Mary Patience Rochelle; b. before 1811 at Union Co., SC; m. John D. Adair before 1832 at SC.
162 iv. John Winters Rochelle; b. 10 Aug 1817 at Edgefield Co., SC; per Huguenot Soc. application of Mary Rochelle Culberson, 2 Apr 1956; m. Elizabeth _____ Rochelle after 1824 at SC; 2nd wife; m. Mary Jennings 24 Dec 1840 at Edgefield Co., SC.

 

99. Allen5 ROCHELLE (John4Rochelle, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1788. He married Cynthia ROCHELLE, daughter of James ROCHELLE Sr. and Margaret EVANS, before 1810 at SC. He died before 8 Sep 1834 at Carroll Co., TN. He appeared on the census of 1790; George ROCHEL, p. 022?01 00 00 00 00 1810; Allen ROCHELL, p. 181.
He appeared on the census of 1800 at Fairfield Co., SC; James ROCHELL, p. 238 - 12101 41110-09.
He began military service in 1820 at Fairfield Dist., SC, Allen Rochelle Power of attorney for heirs of John ROCHELLE, Fairfield District, SC, military service -- 1820 - Anderson ROCHELLE makes joint affidavint that Nathaniel ROCHELL, Allen ROCHELLE, John ROCHELL, Frances Rochelle LUCIOUS (wife of Henry LUCIOUS), George ROCHELLE, Althea Rochelle BACKLEEY (wife of John BACKLEY), James ROCHELLE and Wiley ROCHELLE, are the only children and heirs of John ROCHELL who died about 1800 and that James and Wiley ROCHELLE are dead without issue. Sec. of State Military Paper Allen ROCHELL of Union District, SC, power of attorney to Allen ROCHELL of Fairfield District for application for military land warrant for service of John ROCHELLE deceased. 1821?Sec. of State Papers, Fairfield District, SC, Commission approves application and issues a military land warrant for 1600 acres to heirs of John ROCHELLE a Capt. for his service. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Fairfield Co., SC; Allen ROCHELLE, p. 151, 110010 50010.

Children of Allen5 ROCHELLE and Cynthia ROCHELLE were as follows:

163 i. Helen6 ROCHELLE; b. circa 1812; d. before 8 Sep 1834; Her father's estate, Sept.Term, 8th 1834, p.35. Ordered by the Court that George BARKER, Joseph T. DUDLEY, and Wm. HANSBORO be appt. to allot to the Widow of Allen ROCHELL one years support out of the present crop and stock. p.42 - Cynthia ROCHELLE and Alfred P. HALL, Adm. of Allen ROCHELLE, decd. . . indebted to Thomas Starke ROCHELL $3700 (8 Dec.1834). p.79, A deed from Allen ROCHELLE to John ROCHELLE for 10 acres produced and proven by George T. ROCHELLE and Alfred P. HALL. p. 167, 6 March 1836, Ordered by the court that ___ who was appointed at last term of Court to settle with Adm of John ROCHELLE, decd. p.178, This day Citizen S. WOODS was appt. guardian to Helen and Allen ROCHELL, minors and orphans of Allen ROCHELLE,deceased. p. 235, 4 June 1838, John T. ROCHELLE appt. to work on road. p. 281, 5 Aug 1839, This day Tilman STONE and Nancy ROCHELL came and were appt. Adm. for estate of George T. ROCHELL. p. 284, Mrs. ROCHELLE alloted years support. p. 348, C. G. WOOD resigns as guardians of Allen and Helen ROCHELLE. p. 390, Dec1841, This day Francis P. ROCHELLE was appt. guardian for Margaret H. CARLIN. p. 422, F. P. ROCHELLE returns inventory of Helen CARLIN, decd. May 1842. p. 430, 4 July 1842, F. P. ROCHELLE appt. guardian of Margaret H. CARLIN -- His security included Cynthia ROCHELLE, widow of Allen ROCHELLE. p.466, Jan. 1843, F. P. ROCHELLE resigns as guardian of Margaret CARLIN. She left a will in 1827 at Fairfield Co., SC.
164 ii. Allen ROCHELLE; b. before 1834.

 

102. Anderson5 ROCHELLE (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born on 25 Nov 1776 at Kershaw Dist., SC. He married Nancy Ann HARRISON, daughter of Reuben Harrison and Sarah Burge, circa 1806 at Fairfield Co., SC. He died on 5 Mar 1842 at Perry Co., AL, at age 65; Will recorded 1842. He was buried in Mar 1843 at Ocmulgee Church Ceme., Perry Co., AL; Tombstone date. He appeared on the census of 1820 at Fairfield Co., SC; Anderson ROCHELLE, p. 149, 100110 02120. He appeared on the census of 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC; Local census of free white inhabitants: Anderson Rochelle, 6 in family. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Fairfield Co., SC; U.S. census Lists James Rochelle, Anderson Rochelle, and Reuben Harrison. He left a will on 28 Feb 1842 at Perry Co., AL; Recorded 21 March 1842, J. P. NAVE, Clerk. SEE Perry Co., AL.

Children of Anderson5 ROCHELLE and Nancy Ann HARRISON were as follows:

165 i. Mary Ann6 ROCHELLE; b. 26 May 1807 at Fairfield Co., SC; Birth & death, pedigree chart of Terrell GUINN, Dallas, TX; m. Thomas C. Bryant 8 Dec 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC; d. after 1880 at New London, Union Co., AR. She and James R. Bryant appeared on the census of 19 Jun 1860 at Lapile Twp., Union Co., AR; as J. R. Bryant 28, farmer $5000 $43,000 b. SC; Mary Bryant 53 SC; R. H. Cowser 25 MS; Sally Rowland 24 SC; Liza Bryant 23 AL; Hattie Bryant 19 AL; Anderson Bryant AL; Thomas Bryant 15 AL; Sally L. Rowland 5 AR; William P. Bryant 8/12 AR. In Slave census J. R. Bryant had 46 slaves (all Black) in 10 slave houses; 2 males age 50 idiotic; 7 males age 25, 7 males age 20, 2 females age 50, 6 females age 25, 6 females age 18, 8 females age 5, 8 females age 2.
166 ii. Sarah E. J. Rochelle; b. circa 1810 at Fairfield Co., SC; m. James Whitaker ROSS, son of Abner Ross and Mary "Polly" Whitaker, circa 1828 at Fairfield Co., SC; removed with them to Perry Co., AL after death of her father-in-law, m. Elias George after Oct 1851 at Perry Co., AL; widower, 2nd husb; bur. circa 1852 at Concord Ceme., Marion, Union Par., LA; beside her 2nd husband Elias George; on his other side is bur. 1st wife Ann Bass George, mother of his 9 children; d. circa Nov 1856 at Marion, Union Par., LA; per memoirs of stepdaughter, Louisa George Tompkins. She appeared on the census of 1850 at Perry Co., AL; Oak Grove Beat, Family #5: ROSS, Sarah E., 40, b. SC, $3000; James W. Ross, 15, b. SC; Wm. E. Ross, 13, b. SC; Anderson J. Ross, 12, b. AL; John A. Ross, 10, b. AL; Dennis PERRY, 25, b. AL, overseer, Brush Creek Beat. Family #63 GEORGE, Elias, 57, b. GA, farmer; Nancy George, 40, b. TN; Rebecca George, 17, b. AL; William George, 16, b. AL; Nancy George, 13, b. AL; James George, 12, b. AL; Elias George, 11, b. AL; Charles George, 9, b. AL; John George, 7, b. AL; Dorcus George, 5, b. AL; Thomas George, 2, b. AL; WHIT, Rebecca, 83, b. SC; FEUTRILL, Nath'l, 38, b. NC, farmer.
167 iii. James Harrison ROCHELLE (Dr.); b. 23 Apr 1813 at Fairfield Co., SC; bur. Sep 1839 at Ocmulgee Church, Perry Co., AL; d. 2 Sep 1839 at Perry Co., AL, at age 26.
168 iv. female ROCHELLE; b. circa 1816?

 

104. Cynthia5 ROCHELLE (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1782. She married her cousin, Allen ROCHELLE, son of John Rochelle (Capt.) and Patience Thomas, before 1810 at SC. She died on 19 Jun 1852 at McLemoresville, TN; at her residence, Mrs. Cynthia ROCHELLE (widow of Anderson ROCHELLE) in her 70th year. SOURCE: Camden Journal, p. 120. She appeared on the census of 1840 at Carroll Co., TN; Cynthia ROCHELL, 10001-00001001.

Children of Cynthia5 ROCHELLE and Allen ROCHELLE were as follows:

169 i. Helen6 ROCHELLE; b. circa 1812; d. before 8 Sep 1834; Her father's estate, Sept.Term, 8th 1834, p.35. Ordered by the Court that George BARKER, Joseph T. DUDLEY, and Wm. HANSBORO be appt. to allot to the Widow of Allen ROCHELL one years support out of the present crop and stock. p. 42, Cynthia ROCHELLE and Alfred P. HALL, Adm. of Allen ROCHELLE, decd. . . indebted to Thomas Starke ROCHELL $3700 (8 Dec.1834). A deed from Allen ROCHELLE to John ROCHELLE for 10 acres produced and proven by George T. ROCHELLE and Alfred P. HALL. p. 167, 6 March 1836, Ordered by the court that ___ who was appointed at last term of Court to settle with Adm of John ROCHELLE, decd. p.178, This day Citizen S. WOODS was appt. guardian to Helen and Allen ROCHELL, minors and orphans of Allen ROCHELLE,deceased. p. 235, 4 June 1838, John T. ROCHELLE appt. to work on road. p. 281, 5 Aug 1839, This day Tilman STONE and Nancy ROCHELL came and were appt. Adm. for estate of George T. ROCHELL. p. 284, Mrs. ROCHELLE alloted years support. p.348, C. G. WOOD resigns as guardians of Allen and Helen ROCHELLE. p. 390, Dec1841, This day Francis P. ROCHELLE was appt. guardian for Margaret H. CARLIN. p. 422, F. P. ROCHELLE returns inventory of Helen CARLIN, decd. May 1842. p. 430, 4 July 1842, F. P. ROCHELLE appt. guardian of Margaret H. CARLIN -- His security included Cynthia ROCHELLE, widow of Allen ROCHELLE. p.466, Jan. 1843, F. P. ROCHELLE resigns as guardian of Margaret CARLIN. She m. J. H. D. CARLIN 13 Apr 1840 at Carroll Co., TN. She left a will in 1827 at Fairfield Co., SC; named as daughter of Cynthia and Allen ROCHELLE, and neice of Helen ROCHELLE. Gift: negro boy DAVID.
170 ii. Allen ROCHELLE; b. before 1834.

 

105. Tabitha Dorcas Leanora5 ROCHELLE (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) married George E. PEAY at SC; apt: 63, file: 965, frame: 029,031? lived: 1827. She was born circa 1783. She died on 27 Oct 1850 at Chester Dist., SC.

Children of Tabitha Dorcas Leanora5 ROCHELLE and George E. PEAY were as follows:

171 i. Austin F.6 PEAY; m. Mary _____ Peay at SC; b. 1 Feb 1789? at Fairfield Co., SC.
172 ii. John A. PEAY; b. circa 1792? at Fairfield Co., SC.
173 iii. Arabella Leonora Dorcas PEAY; m. John TILLMAN at Fairfield Co., SC; 1st husb; b. circa 1805?; m. William L. Lewis (Dr.) 5 Dec 1841 at Fairfield Dist., SC (Brett Holcomb, "unknown article title," Marriage and Death Notices from Camden, SC Newspapers, 1816?1865: 29 Dec. 1841 issue.); "On the 5th inst., by the Rev. John A. KENNEDY, Dr. Wm. L. LEWIS of Red River, LA to Miss Arabella E.R., eldest daughter of George E. PEAY, of Fairfield District." She left a will written 20 Feb 1869.
174 iv. Mary E. PEAY; b. circa 1818?; m. Robert English MICKLE 23 Jan 1840 at Kershaw Co., SC.

 

107. Capt. James W.5 ROCHELLE Jr. (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) James W. witnessed will of Reuben Harrison 1836 was born on 15 Jun 1789 at SC. He married Nancy E. Harrison Moores, daughter of Charles Moores and Mary Harrison, circa 1825 at Fairfield Co., SC. He died on 6 Apr 1837 at Rochelle Hill, Fairfield Co., SC, at age 47. He was buried circa 8 Apr 1837 at Rochelle Ceme., Fairfield Co., SC (Fairfield Co., South Carolina, Cemeteries, Vol. II, Eastern Part of the County, p. 104.); Tombstone - To the memory of Captain James ROCHELLE son of James and Margaret ROCHELLE, who was born 15 June 1789 and departed this life 6 April 1837, age 47 years 9 months and 21 days. To where this silent marble weeps a father friend and husband sleeps. A heart within whose peaceful cell affection virtue, loved to dwell. Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear invade the bonds, no mortal woes can reach the silent sleeper here and angles watch his soft repose. Three lonely graves on the top of the ROCHELLE Hill in Fairfield County SC. He appeared on the census of 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC; Local Census lists James ROCHELL, George Rochelle. History of Fairfield Co., SC, Before the White Man Came to 1942' by Fitz H. McMASTER, 946, p.183. He appeared on the census of 1830 at Fairfield Co., SC; U.S. census lists James Rochelle, Anderson Rochelle, Reuben Harrison.

Children of Capt. James W.5 ROCHELLE Jr. and Nancy E. Harrison Moores were as follows:

175 i. John Ross6 ROCHELLE; b. 17 Oct 1827 at Fairfield Co., SC (Anne Mims Wright, A Record of the Descendants of Isaac ROSS & Jean BROWN); m. Julia Lettice Fort, daughter of Josiah W. Fort (Dr.) and Dianan Coleman Ligon, 12 Dec 1849 (Randal B. Hall, A Family Called Fort, Lantana, FL); 1st wife; m. Sarah Ann Priscilla MCCUTCHEON 3 Oct 1880 at Hooks, TX; 2nd wife; d. 13 Mar 1881 at age 53 (Wright, A Record of Descendants.).
176 ii. Charles Moores Rochelle; b. 7 May 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC (Ibid.); m. Elizabeth Janes, daughter of Massack H. Janes, Jun 1855; d. 26 Jan 1884 at TX at age 54 (Ibid.).
177 iii. Anderson Franklin ROCHELLE; b. 9 Feb 1831 at Fairfield Co., SC; d. 18 Sep 1831 at Fairfield Co., SC; buried Rochelle Ceme., tombstone "In memory of Anderson F. ROCHELLE who died 18 Sept. 1831 aged 7 months and 9 days" -- one of three lonely graves on top of a hill.
178 iv. Henry Pinckney Rochelle; b. 28 Dec 1832 at Fairfield Co., SC; m. Sarah Cordelia Fort 26 Jul 1855 at Myrtle Springs, TX; d. 19 Jan 1884 at Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, at age 51.
179 v. Eugene Brevard Rochelle; b. circa 1833 at Fairfield Co., SC (Descendants of Jethro Battle Fort and Sarah Hill, p. 563.) (Wright, A Record of Descendants.); m. Catherine Anderson 31 Jul 1855; d. 16 Feb 1885.
180 vi. Mary Harrison Rochelle; b. circa 1836; d. 1848.

108. Margaret Evans Larkin5 ROCHELLE (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born on 4 Dec 1791 at SC. She married Thomas STARKE on 1 Jul 1811 at Fairfield Co., SC. She died on 10 Jul 1872 at Camden, Kershaw Dist., SC, at age 80. She was buried circa 11 Jul 1892 at Quaker Ceme., Camden, Kershaw Co., SC. She appeared on the census of 7 Aug 1850; #190/190, STARK,Thomas, 60, $6000 acres, Margaret, 58, Margaret Abbot, 28, STARK, Sarah, 18, Jane, 15, Arabella, 10, Sarah, 11, Margaret, 8, Thomas, 7, Ruben, 5, ABBOT, Lucy, 11.

Children of Margaret Evans Larkin5 ROCHELLE and Thomas STARKE were as follows:

181 i. Thomas James6 STARKE; b. 23 Apr 1812 at SC; m. Frances Brevard Harrison, daughter of Reuben Harrison and Sarah Burge, after 1829; d. 3 Feb 1878 at age 65.
182 ii. Martha Peay STARKE; m. Gov. of Georgia, Madison Starke Perry; b. 4 May 1814 at SC; d. Apr 1886 at FL at age 71.
183 iii. James STARKE; b. 2 Mar 1816 at SC; d. 29 Aug 1816 at SC; per Starke family records of Priscilla Oliver of Camden, SC, from Sloan Mason.
184 iv. Sarah STARKE; b. 4 Sep 1817 at SC; d. 18 Oct 1824 at SC at age 7.
185 v. Margaret L. E. STARKE; b. 22 Apr 1822 at SC; m. Thomas ABBOTT (Dr.) circa 1837 at SC; d. Jul 1900 at age 78.
186 vi. John Williams STARKE; b. 16 Oct 1824 at SC; m. Mary Isabella MILLING circa 1845? at SC; d. 20 Oct 1882 at age 58.
187 vii. Douglas STARKE; b. 17 Nov 1827 at SC.
188 viii. William STARKE; b. 19 Apr 1830 at SC.
189 ix. Sarah E. STARKE; b. 21 Aug 1832 at SC; d. 21 Jun 1856 at SC at age 23; died of typhoid fever, according to Starke family records from Priscilla Oliver of Camden, SC.
190 x. Charlotte "Jane" STARKE; m. Thomas NELSON (Dr.) at SC; b. 30 Aug 1834 at Longtown, Fairfield Co., SC; d. Jan 1905 at age 70.
191 xi. Arabella Cynthia STARKE; b. 17 Jan 1840 at SC; d. 7 Jan 1856 at of typhoid fever at age 15.
192 xii. Reuben H. STARKE; b. 22 Oct 1844 at SC.

110. George Evans5 Rochelle (Sr.) (James4ROCHELLE, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born on 19 Jan 1798 at Fairfield Co., SC. He married Elizabeth WHITAKER, daughter of Lemuel WHITAKER and Elizabeth Brown, circa 1820. He died on 6 Jun 1836 at Lowndes Co., AL, at age 38. He appeared on the census of 1829 at Fairfield Co., SC; Local Census of free white inhabitants, George Rochelle, 5 in family.

Children of George Evans5 Rochelle (Sr.) and Elizabeth WHITAKER were as follows:

193 i. James Lemuel6 ROCHELLE; m. Mary Brown Rugaley; by family tradition; b. circa 1822 at Fairfield Co., SC.
194 ii. Richard ROCHELLE; b. circa 1824?
195 iii. Charlotte Ermmacende ROCHELLE; b. 28 Aug 1825 at SC; Bible record; m. Hardy Vickers WOOTEN circa 1838 at Lowndesville, Lowndes Co., AL. She appeared on the census of 18 Dec 1850 at Lowndes Co., AL; p.171-dwelling 1071,
196 iv. Sarah Davis ROCHELLE; b. 23 Jan 1826; Bible record; m. Shemei Gresham 26 Jan 1846.
197 v. George Evans Rochelle Jr; b. 22 Oct 1829; Bible record; m. Sarah P. Thornton before 1850.
198 vi. Thomas Jefferson ROCHELLE; b. circa 1830.
199 vii. Thomas Whitaker ROCHELLE (Dr.); b. 28 Apr 1832 at Lowndes Co., AL; Bible record; m. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hollingsworth circa 1864? at Lowndes Co., AL; date/place guesswork. He appeared on the census of 18 Dec 1850 at Lowndes Co., AL; p.171, dwelling 1071, family 1071: WOOTEN, H. V., 36, physcian, real estate: $8000, SC; " Charlotte R., 26 SC; ROCHELL, Elizabeth, 50 SC; " Thomas W., 18, medical student, AL; WOOTEN, Garvin, 8 AL; " Rochell, 6 AL; " Ellen, 4 AL; " Ida, 3 AL; " Joe, 1 AL.

 

111. Charlotte Lavaune5 ROCHELLE (James4, John3Rochelle, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born on 15 Oct 1800 at Fairfield Dist., SC. She married John Alexander KENNEDY (Capt.) (Rev.), son of William KENNEDY and Mary Topham, on 11 Feb 1824 at Fairfield Dist., SC; 'Issue of Feb. 11, 1824' - Md. by Rev. S. TUCKER, on Thursday evening last, Capt. J. KENNEDY of this place, to Miss Charlotte ROCHELL of Fairfield District. She was buried in Jul 1876 at Oak Ridge Ceme., in Rochelle, FL; Tombstone: 'Our Mother' Charlotte L. KENNEDY - The last surviving child of James ROCHELLE, born in Fairfield Co., SC, 15 Oct. 1800, died 24 July 1876. She died on 24 Jul 1876 at Lake Newnan, Alachua Co., FL, at age 75.

Children of Charlotte Lavaune5 ROCHELLE and John Alexander KENNEDY (Capt.) (Rev.) were as follows (see Oak Ridge Ceme. photos, Rochelle, FL):

200 i. Mary Elizabeth6 KENNEDY; b. 29 Aug 1825 at Camden Dist., Kershaw, SC.
201 ii. Margaret Evans KENNEDY; b. 7 Aug 1828 at Camden Dist., Kershaw, SC; bur. circa 12 Jun 1832 at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL; d. 10 Jun 1882 at Alachua Co., FL, at age 53.
202 iii. Sarah Ann Blanchard "Sally" KENNEDY; m. Mr. Farnsworth; bur. at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL; b. 18 Mar 1830 at Camden Dist., Kershaw, SC; d. 29 Dec 1917 at Alachua Co., FL, at age 87.
203 iv. Rebecca Belton KENNEDY; b. 13 Sep 1832 at Longtown, Fairfield Co., SC; m. John P. FEASTER 31 May 1854; d. 31 Mar 1917 at Alachua Co., FL, at age 84; bur. circa 1 Apr 1917 at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL.
204 v. Thomas Rochelle Starke KENNEDY; b. 15 Feb 1836 at Longtown, Fairfield Co., SC; m. Cornelia McCALL, daughter of Stephen McCall and Priscilla _____ McCall, 12 Sep 1866 at FL (Adcock, Adcock Kinfolks); d. 29 May 1899 at Alachua Co., FL, at age 63; bur. circa 31 May 1899 at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL; Tombstone reads "Member of Methodist church, south Confederate Veteran."
205 vi. Andrew James KENNEDY; b. 12 Oct 1838 at Kershaw Co., SC; d. 1 Jul 1857 at Alachua Co., FL, at age 18; bur. circa 2 Jul 1857 at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL.
206 vii. Charlotte Isabella KENNEDY; bur. at Oak Ridge Ceme., Rochelle, Alachua Co., FL; b. 2 May 1840 at Kershaw Co., SC.

 

116. Alsey A.5 Rochelle (William4, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1788 at Wake Co., NC. He married Milley Hall circa 1816. He died circa 1862 at Wake Co., NC.

Children of Alsey A.5 Rochelle and Milley Hall were as follows:

207 i. Tapley W.6 Rochelle; b. circa 1817; m. Eliza Rhodes 15 Dec 1840 at Wake Co., NC.
208 ii. Malissa Rochelle; b. circa 1819; m. Mr. Marcom before 1857.
209 iii. Sarah K. Rochelle; b. 6 Sep 1822 at Wake Co., NC; m. Richard S. Ross, son of Thomas Ross and Lucretia Stanley Talley, 16 Dec 1840 at Wake Co., NC; marriage bond; d. 15 Sep 1899 at Durham Co., NC, at age 77.
210 iv. George W. Rochelle; b. 8 Aug 1824 at Wake Co., NC; m. Mary Jane Halsy circa 1850; d. 1 Jan 1856 at Wake Co., NC, at age 31.
211 v. Alvin Rochelle; b. circa 1825; m. Eliza Hawkins Rone 22 Nov 1841 at Wake Co., NC.
212 vi. William Yancy Rochelle; b. circa 1826; m. Gilley Marcom 13 Apr 1846 at Wake Co., NC.
213 vii. Alsey High Rochelle; m. Mary Jane Morris 20 Nov at Orange Co., NC; b. 27 Jan 1827 at Wake Co., NC; d. 4 Nov 1904 at Wake Co., NC, at age 77.

 

121. William Wyatt5 Rochelle (William4, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1806 at Wake Co., NC. He immigrated after 1830 to Lawrence Co., TN; from Wake Co. NC.

Children of William Wyatt5 Rochelle include:

214 i. Rufus6 Rochelle; b. circa 1830? at NC or TN? He began military service circa 1865 at Lawrence Co., TN, Union soldier in Civil War, while cousins were Confederate; this split the family.

 

122. Henderson B.5 Rochelle (William4, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa Mar 1812. He married Frances Robertson on 22 May 1835 at Wake Co., NC. He died on 24 Nov 1868 at Hickman Co., TN; childless. He immigrated after 1840 to Lawrence Co., TN; from Wake Co. NC with his widowed mother Mary. He and Wiley George Washington Rochelle immigrated after 1865 to lower Swan Creek, Hickman Co., TN.

Children of Henderson B.5 Rochelle and Frances Robertson were as follows:

215 i. Wiley George Washington6 Rochelle; m. Sarah Osborne; b. 1836; d. after 1905; lived in a log home, per John B. Rochelle. He and Henderson B. Rochelle immigrated after 1865 to lower Swan Creek, Hickman Co., TN.
216 ii. Alphis N. Rochelle; b. circa 1839.
217 iii. Marcellus Rux Rochelle; m. Cynthia Elizabeth Harbinson; 1st wife; m. Eliza Voohries Jones; 2nd wife; b. circa 10 Apr 1842. He immigrated after 1865 to Lewis Co., TN; from Lawrence Co. TN because the family was divided, with Henderson's family Confederate and brother William's son being Union.
218 iv. William Thomas Rochelle; b. 2 Oct 1845 at Wake Co., NC; m. Emaline Osborne 1 Nov 1866 at Hickman Co., TN; 1st wife; m. Clarissa Josephine Hassel 18 May 1889 at Piney River, TN; 2nd wife; d. 8 Aug 1910 at Hickman Co., TN, at age 64. He immigrated after 1865 to Gray's Bend, Hickman Co., TN; from Lawrence Co. TN because of division in the family over the Civil War.
219 v. Joseph B. Rochelle; b. circa 1847.
220 vi. Mary Frances Rochelle; b. 15 Jul 1850; d. 3 Apr 1905 at Lewis Co., TN, at age 54.

 

123. Charlotte5 Rochelle (Lovick4, John3, Ralph2, Ralph1) was born circa 1787 at NC. She married James Blair (Gen.), son of William Blair and Sarah Douglas, on 6 Feb 1820 at Kershaw Co., SC. She died in 1852 at Wilson's Springs, NC.

Children of Charlotte5 Rochelle and James Blair (Gen.) were:

221 i. Lodowick William Rochelle6 Blair; b. 10 Jul 1821 at Red Oak Camp, Kershaw Co., SC; m. Sarah T. Workman 10 Sep 1859; d. 4 Jul 1882 at SC at age 60.

ROCHELLE Family & Desc	ROSS Family & Desc	HARRISON Family
DUNCAN Family	KIRKLAND Family	WHITAKER Family
Fairfield Co., SC	Harrison-Moores-Rochelle-Whitaker-Kirkland move to TX
Perry Co., AL	Isaac ROSS Descendants

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